How to get everyone to care about a green economy | Angela Francis
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Published 2021-03-08
How do you get the environment to the top of everyone's priority list? You can't, says climate advocate Angela Francis -- but you can get them to care about improving their lives. In this pragmatic talk, she shares her playbook for helping even the most skeptical among us see the benefits of a greener economy on their health, wealth and well-being.
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All Comments (21)
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I thought I had accidentally increased the playback speed lol
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All countries need to work together not just by our selfs
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Love these videos! I click right away. Stay safe out there everyone 🙏❤️
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This is the best talk I’ve heard in ages!
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One of the greatest talks! Such an amazing explanation!
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1:04 "alchemists". Wish they invested more into that. Immortality still isn't a thing
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Yes! Making our economy green will come with so many benefits, like cleaner air in cities. Its astounding nobody is talking about how people living in big cities have a much lower live expectancy because of air pollution. Look it up!
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Inwas literally thinking about that question today. Sometimes I feel like Ted reads my mind😂
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Thank you Angela. 💚 Yes, we are in abrupt climate change but most people can only think one week ahead. It will take more serious climate hits to wake more people up - unfortunately.
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Love this ,way cool, Cheers from our Space lounge in Finland and USA
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Wow! 7:00 so true!
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To everyone who's reading this don't forget you're loved, you matter, smile more, hydrate yourself. ❤️
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Very well put together! Now we just need all the 'ney' sayers in on it
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She didn't really say anything though, did she. Who should invest in what and how do we get them to do that?
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Nuclear. Reliable. Affordable. High energy density. Scalable. Carbon free. Checks every box. Let’s get it!!!
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thank you. you are the greatest woman in the world only see
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Mother Nature ❤
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Thanks
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Bravo!
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I hear ya
